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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.67, 602.91 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.67, 602.91 and 333.63 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.67 : 602.91 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.67/602.91 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.67x = 602.91 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.67x = 201,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,148.86/401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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