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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 499.79 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 499.79 and 333.96 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 499.79 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/499.79 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 499.79 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 166,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,906.95/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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