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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 460.80 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 460.80 and 287.28 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 460.80 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/460.80 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 460.80 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 132,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,378.62/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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