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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 500.36 and 285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 500.36 and 285.38 is: 427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 500.36 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/500.36 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 500.36 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 142,788.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,788.81/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.54

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