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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 559.19 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 559.19 and 333.06 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 559.19 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/559.19 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 559.19 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 186,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,242.26/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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