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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.15, 601.68 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.15, 601.68 and 333.11 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.15 : 601.68 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.15/601.68 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.15x = 601.68 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.15x = 200,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,425.62/401.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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