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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 538.20 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 538.20 and 333.20 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 538.20 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/538.20 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 538.20 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 179,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,328.24/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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