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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 500.65 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 500.65 and 265.21 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 500.65 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/500.65 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 500.65 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 132,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,775.47/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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