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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 550.08 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 550.08 and 333.24 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 550.08 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/550.08 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 550.08 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 183,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,308.66/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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