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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 563.80 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 563.80 and 333 is: 499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 563.80 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/563.80 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 563.80 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 187,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,745.40/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.54

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