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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 603.21 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 603.21 and 333.80 is: 500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 603.21 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/603.21 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 603.21 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 201,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,351.50/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.70

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