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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.93, 498.32 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.93, 498.32 and 293.44 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.93 : 498.32 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.93/498.32 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.93x = 498.32 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.93x = 146,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,224.24/333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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