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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 460.04 and 263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 460.04 and 263.51 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 460.04 = 263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/460.04 = 263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 460.04 × 263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 121,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,225.14/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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