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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 522.04 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 522.04 and 333.79 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 522.04 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/522.04 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 522.04 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 174,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,248.76/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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