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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 514.44 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 514.44 and 333.14 is: 459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 514.44 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/514.44 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 514.44 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 171,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,377.97/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.95

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