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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.47, 514.86 and 333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.47, 514.86 and 333.77 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.47 : 514.86 = 333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.47/514.86 = 333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.47x = 514.86 × 333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.47x = 171,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,841.00/345.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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