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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.64, 608.24 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.64, 608.24 and 333.08 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.64 : 608.24 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.64/608.24 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.64x = 608.24 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.64x = 202,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,592.58/403.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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