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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 600.62 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 600.62 and 333 is: 498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 600.62 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/600.62 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 600.62 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 200,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,006.46/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.57

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