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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 499.77 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 499.77 and 268.25 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 499.77 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/499.77 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 499.77 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 134,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,060.80/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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