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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.89, 500.24 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.89, 500.24 and 304.95 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.89 : 500.24 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.89/500.24 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.89x = 500.24 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.89x = 152,548.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,548.01/333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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