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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.91, 603.45 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.91, 603.45 and 333.97 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.91 : 603.45 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.91/603.45 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.91x = 603.45 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.91x = 201,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,532.69/402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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