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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 560.36 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 560.36 and 333.13 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 560.36 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/560.36 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 560.36 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 186,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,672.73/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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