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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 521.02 and 333.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 521.02 and 333.00 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 521.02 = 333.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/521.02 = 333.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 521.02 × 333.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 173,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,498.88/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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