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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 517.19 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 517.19 and 333.32 is: 459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 517.19 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/517.19 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 517.19 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 172,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,385.52/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.66

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