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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.91, 500.97 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.91, 500.97 and 301.56 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.91 : 500.97 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.91/500.97 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.91x = 500.97 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.91x = 151,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,070.01/333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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