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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 503.32 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 503.32 and 333.92 is: 458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 503.32 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/503.32 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 503.32 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 168,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,068.61/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.20

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