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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.89, 501.03 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.89, 501.03 and 298.25 is: 447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.89 : 501.03 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.89/501.03 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.89x = 501.03 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.89x = 149,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,432.20/333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.55

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