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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.80, 569.10 and 333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.80, 569.10 and 333.22 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.80 : 569.10 = 333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.80/569.10 = 333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.80x = 569.10 × 333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.80x = 189,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,635.50/378.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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