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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 500.54 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 500.54 and 333.52 is: 457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 500.54 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/500.54 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 500.54 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 166,940.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,940.00/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.79

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