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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 499.80 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 499.80 and 264.78 is: 396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 499.80 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/499.80 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 499.80 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 132,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,337.04/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.55

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