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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.96, 550.44 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.96, 550.44 and 333.32 is: 459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.96 : 550.44 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.96/550.44 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.96x = 550.44 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.96x = 183,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,472.66/398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.88

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