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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.38, 562.31 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.38, 562.31 and 333.88 is: 460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.38 : 562.31 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.38/562.31 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.38x = 562.31 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.38x = 187,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,744.06/407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.86

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