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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 526.20 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 526.20 and 333.82 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 526.20 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/526.20 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 526.20 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 175,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,655.49/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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