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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 525.52 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 525.52 and 333.05 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 525.52 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/525.52 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 525.52 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 175,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,024.44/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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