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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 536.94 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 536.94 and 333 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 536.94 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/536.94 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 536.94 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 178,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,801.02/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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