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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.82, 550.71 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.82, 550.71 and 333.62 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.82 : 550.71 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.82/550.71 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.82x = 550.71 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.82x = 183,727.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,727.87/367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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