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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.69, 540.50 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.69, 540.50 and 333.69 is: 500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.69 : 540.50 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.69/540.50 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.69x = 540.50 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.69x = 180,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,357.78/360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.04

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