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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 518.72 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 518.72 and 333.39 is: 458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 518.72 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/518.72 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 518.72 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 172,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,934.39/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.77

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