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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.08, 561.36 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.08, 561.36 and 333.16 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.08 : 561.36 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.08/561.36 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.08x = 561.36 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.08x = 187,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,022.70/407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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