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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.75, 501.16 and 319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.75, 501.16 and 319.71 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 501.16 = 319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/501.16 = 319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 501.16 × 319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 160,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,225.62/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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