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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 544.22 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 544.22 and 333.42 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 544.22 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/544.22 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 544.22 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 181,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,452.17/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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