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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 564.36 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 564.36 and 333.28 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 564.36 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/564.36 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 564.36 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 188,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,089.90/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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