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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.75, 500.86 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.75, 500.86 and 269.53 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 500.86 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/500.86 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 500.86 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 134,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,996.80/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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