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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 551.52 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 551.52 and 333.42 is: 460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 551.52 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/551.52 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 551.52 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 183,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,887.80/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.80

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