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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 547.74 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 547.74 and 333.02 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 547.74 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/547.74 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 547.74 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 182,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,408.37/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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