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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 601.35 and 333.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 601.35 and 333.37 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 601.35 = 333.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/601.35 = 333.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 601.35 × 333.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 200,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,472.05/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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