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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 500.52 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 500.52 and 282.16 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 500.52 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/500.52 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 500.52 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 141,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,226.72/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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