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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 497.33 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 497.33 and 318.04 is: 473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 497.33 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/497.33 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 497.33 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 158,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,170.83/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.79

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