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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.01, 1,377.29 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.01, 1,377.29 and 333 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.01 : 1,377.29 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.01/1,377.29 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.01x = 1,377.29 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.01x = 458,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,638.40/918.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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