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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.88, 500.02 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.88, 500.02 and 272.66 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.88 : 500.02 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.88/500.02 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.88x = 500.02 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.88x = 136,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,335.45/333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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