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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 523.77 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 523.77 and 333.30 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 523.77 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/523.77 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 523.77 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 174,572.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,572.54/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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