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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 574.03 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 574.03 and 333.84 is: 500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 574.03 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/574.03 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 574.03 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 191,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,634.18/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.18

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