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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 460.55 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 460.55 and 263.93 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 460.55 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/460.55 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 460.55 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 121,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,551.32/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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