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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 500.38 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 500.38 and 247.59 is: 371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 500.38 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/500.38 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 500.38 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 123,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,888.47/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.08

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