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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 490.92 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 490.92 and 333.84 is: 461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 490.92 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/490.92 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 490.92 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 163,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,888.73/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.09

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