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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 499.79 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 499.79 and 333.91 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 499.79 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/499.79 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 499.79 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 166,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,884.88/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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