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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 500.29 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 500.29 and 272.50 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 500.29 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/500.29 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 500.29 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 136,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,329.03/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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