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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 544.02 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 544.02 and 333.30 is: 500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 544.02 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/544.02 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 544.02 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 181,322.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,322.13/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.54

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