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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 525.65 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 525.65 and 333.36 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 525.65 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/525.65 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 525.65 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 175,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,229.02/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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