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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 543.06 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 543.06 and 333.12 is: 499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 543.06 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/543.06 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 543.06 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 180,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,901.43/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.30

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