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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.36, 569.73 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.36, 569.73 and 333.56 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.36 : 569.73 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.36/569.73 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.36x = 569.73 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.36x = 190,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,039.14/380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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