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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 551.97 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 551.97 and 333.45 is: 460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 551.97 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/551.97 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 551.97 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 184,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,054.40/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.46

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