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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 501.52 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 501.52 and 313 is: 470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 501.52 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/501.52 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 501.52 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 156,975.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,975.76/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.33

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