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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 555.44 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 555.44 and 333.24 is: 458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 555.44 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/555.44 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 555.44 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 185,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,094.83/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.79

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