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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 524.52 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 524.52 and 333.40 is: 498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 524.52 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/524.52 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 524.52 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 174,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,874.97/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.67

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