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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.05, 738.56 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.05, 738.56 and 333.33 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.05 : 738.56 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.05/738.56 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.05x = 738.56 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.05x = 246,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,184.20/535.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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