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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.40, 503.25 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.40, 503.25 and 333 is: 458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.40 : 503.25 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.40/503.25 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.40x = 503.25 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.40x = 167,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,582.25/365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.63

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