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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.65, 496.58 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.65, 496.58 and 333.44 is: 460.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.65 : 496.58 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.65/496.58 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.65x = 496.58 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.65x = 165,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,579.64/359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.39

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