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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 501 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 501 and 298.28 is: 447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 501 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/501 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 501 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 149,438.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,438.28/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.53

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