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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 500.28 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 500.28 and 333.52 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 500.28 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/500.28 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 500.28 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 166,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,850.88/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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