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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.81, 499.91 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.81, 499.91 and 288.45 is: 431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.81 : 499.91 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.81/499.91 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.81x = 499.91 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.81x = 144,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,197.60/333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.98

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