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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 499.59 and 276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 499.59 and 276.15 is: 413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 499.59 = 276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/499.59 = 276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 499.59 × 276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 137,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,960.92/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.18

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