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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 499.74 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 499.74 and 333.12 is: 495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 499.74 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/499.74 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 499.74 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 166,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,473.39/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.81

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