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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 502.30 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 502.30 and 333.83 is: 460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 502.30 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/502.30 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 502.30 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 167,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,682.81/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.41

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