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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.53, 568.20 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.53, 568.20 and 333.91 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.53 : 568.20 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.53/568.20 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.53x = 568.20 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.53x = 189,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,727.66/380.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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