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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 548.44 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 548.44 and 333.48 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 548.44 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/548.44 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 548.44 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 182,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,893.77/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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