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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 501 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 501 and 246.82 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 501 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/501 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 501 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 123,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,656.82/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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