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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.07, 459.54 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.07, 459.54 and 262.92 is: 362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.07 : 459.54 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.07/459.54 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.07x = 459.54 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.07x = 120,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,822.26/333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.75

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