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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.79, 499.95 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.79, 499.95 and 275.35 is: 412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.79 : 499.95 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.79/499.95 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.79x = 499.95 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.79x = 137,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,661.23/333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.42

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