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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.23, 523.47 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.23, 523.47 and 333.09 is: 459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.23 : 523.47 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.23/523.47 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.23x = 523.47 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.23x = 174,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,362.62/379.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.78

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