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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 499.20 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 499.20 and 273.28 is: 408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 499.20 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/499.20 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 499.20 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 136,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,421.38/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.74

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