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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 499.48 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 499.48 and 275.64 is: 412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 499.48 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/499.48 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 499.48 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 137,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,676.67/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.60

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