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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 547.20 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 547.20 and 333.60 is: 500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 547.20 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/547.20 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 547.20 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 182,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,545.92/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.40

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