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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 500.13 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 500.13 and 272.94 is: 408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 500.13 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/500.13 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 500.13 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 136,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,505.48/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.97

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