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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.70, 499.83 and 289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.70, 499.83 and 289.27 is: 433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.70 : 499.83 = 289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.70/499.83 = 289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.70x = 499.83 × 289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.70x = 144,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,585.82/333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.28

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