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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 503.55 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 503.55 and 333.96 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 503.55 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/503.55 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 503.55 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 168,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,165.56/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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