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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.05, 535.97 and 333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.05, 535.97 and 333.73 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.05 : 535.97 = 333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.05/535.97 = 333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.05x = 535.97 × 333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.05x = 178,869.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,869.27/359.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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