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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.29, 550.20 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.29, 550.20 and 333.02 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.29 : 550.20 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.29/550.20 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.29x = 550.20 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.29x = 183,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,229.81/365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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