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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 535.29 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 535.29 and 333.10 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 535.29 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/535.29 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 535.29 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 178,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,305.10/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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