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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 490.06 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 490.06 and 333.32 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 490.06 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/490.06 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 490.06 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 163,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,346.80/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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