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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 505.01 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 505.01 and 333.83 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 505.01 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/505.01 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 505.01 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 168,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,587.49/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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