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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 518.04 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 518.04 and 333.60 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 518.04 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/518.04 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 518.04 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 172,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,818.14/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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