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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.25, 561.60 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.25, 561.60 and 333.34 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.25 : 561.60 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.25/561.60 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.25x = 561.60 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.25x = 187,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,202.34/407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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