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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.55, 499.23 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.55, 499.23 and 333.92 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.55 : 499.23 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.55/499.23 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.55x = 499.23 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.55x = 166,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,704.13/361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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