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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.74, 501.03 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.74, 501.03 and 332.26 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.74 : 501.03 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.74/501.03 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.74x = 501.03 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.74x = 166,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,470.98/333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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