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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.05, 561.18 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.05, 561.18 and 333.20 is: 499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.05 : 561.18 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.05/561.18 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.05x = 561.18 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.05x = 186,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,982.80/374.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.89

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