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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.91, 602.80 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.91, 602.80 and 333.87 is: 500.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.91 : 602.80 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.91/602.80 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.91x = 602.80 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.91x = 201,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,252.99/401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.75

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