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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 601.48 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 601.48 and 333 is: 499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 601.48 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/601.48 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 601.48 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 200,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,292.84/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.91

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