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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.36, 495.93 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.36, 495.93 and 333 is: 458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.36 : 495.93 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.36/495.93 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.36x = 495.93 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.36x = 165,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,144.69/360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.28

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