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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 500.16 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 500.16 and 252.72 is: 378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 500.16 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/500.16 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 500.16 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 126,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,400.44/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.76

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