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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.93, 496.81 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.93, 496.81 and 333.96 is: 460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.93 : 496.81 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.93/496.81 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.93x = 496.81 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.93x = 165,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,912.28/359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.96

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