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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.19, 561.87 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.19, 561.87 and 333.39 is: 460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.19 : 561.87 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.19/561.87 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.19x = 561.87 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.19x = 187,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,321.84/407.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.04

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