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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 505.71 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 505.71 and 333.02 is: 496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 505.71 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/505.71 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 505.71 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 168,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,411.02/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.54

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