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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 521.33 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 521.33 and 333.36 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 521.33 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/521.33 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 521.33 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 173,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,788.90/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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