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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 501.36 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 501.36 and 315.02 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 501.36 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/501.36 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 501.36 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 157,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,938.43/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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