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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 521.50 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 521.50 and 333.84 is: 461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 521.50 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/521.50 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 521.50 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 174,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,097.56/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.09

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