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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 567.27 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 567.27 and 333.72 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 567.27 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/567.27 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 567.27 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 189,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,309.34/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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