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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 545.13 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 545.13 and 333.72 is: 499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 545.13 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/545.13 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 545.13 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 181,920.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,920.78/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.10

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