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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 541.20 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 541.20 and 333.27 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 541.20 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/541.20 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 541.20 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 180,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,365.72/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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