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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.76, 559.20 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.76, 559.20 and 333.80 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.76 : 559.20 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.76/559.20 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.76x = 559.20 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.76x = 186,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,660.96/373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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