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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 499.81 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 499.81 and 333.21 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 499.81 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/499.81 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 499.81 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 166,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,540.86/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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