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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 534.96 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 534.96 and 333.54 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 534.96 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/534.96 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 534.96 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 178,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,430.56/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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