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