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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 572.36 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 572.36 and 333.06 is: 499.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 572.36 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/572.36 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 572.36 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 190,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,628.56/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.65

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