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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.80, 496.91 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.80, 496.91 and 333.46 is: 459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.80 : 496.91 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.80/496.91 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.80x = 496.91 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.80x = 165,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,699.61/360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.26

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