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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 501.04 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 501.04 and 288.30 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 501.04 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/501.04 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 501.04 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 144,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,449.83/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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