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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 608.34 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 608.34 and 333.29 is: 499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 608.34 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/608.34 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 608.34 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 202,751.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,751.89/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.72

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