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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 499.52 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 499.52 and 333.03 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 499.52 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/499.52 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 499.52 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 166,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,353.48/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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