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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 536.85 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 536.85 and 333.56 is: 499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 536.85 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/536.85 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 536.85 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 179,069.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,069.00/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.98

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