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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 499.88 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 499.88 and 268.52 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 499.88 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/499.88 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 499.88 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 134,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,227.78/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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