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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.83, 561.55 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.83, 561.55 and 333.82 is: 500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.83 : 561.55 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.83/561.55 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.83x = 561.55 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.83x = 187,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,456.62/374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.11

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