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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 501 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 501 and 282.70 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 501 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/501 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 501 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 141,632.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,632.70/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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