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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 495.57 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 495.57 and 333.06 is: 458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 495.57 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/495.57 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 495.57 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 165,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,054.85/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.94

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