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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.19, 510.36 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.19, 510.36 and 333.74 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.19 : 510.36 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.19/510.36 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.19x = 510.36 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.19x = 170,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,327.55/370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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