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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.93, 568.98 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.93, 568.98 and 333.66 is: 501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.93 : 568.98 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.93/568.98 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.93x = 568.98 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.93x = 189,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,845.87/378.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.01

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