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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 499.99 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 499.99 and 252.37 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 499.99 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/499.99 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 499.99 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 126,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,182.48/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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