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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.77, 603.90 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.77, 603.90 and 333.81 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.77 : 603.90 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.77/603.90 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.77x = 603.90 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.77x = 201,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,587.86/400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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