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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.40, 547.56 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.40, 547.56 and 333 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.40 : 547.56 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.40/547.56 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.40x = 547.56 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.40x = 182,337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,337.48/365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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