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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 544.60 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 544.60 and 333.62 is: 499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 544.60 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/544.60 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 544.60 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 181,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,689.45/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.56

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