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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 540.06 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 540.06 and 333.04 is: 499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 540.06 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/540.06 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 540.06 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 179,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,861.58/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.73

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