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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 512.70 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 512.70 and 333.80 is: 460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 512.70 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/512.70 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 512.70 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 171,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,139.26/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.55

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