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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 534.68 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 534.68 and 333.52 is: 499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 534.68 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/534.68 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 534.68 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 178,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,326.47/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.23

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