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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.77, 500.49 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.77, 500.49 and 128.43 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.77 : 500.49 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.77/500.49 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.77x = 500.49 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.77x = 64,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,277.93/333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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