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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.09, 574.01 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.09, 574.01 and 333 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.09 : 574.01 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.09/574.01 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.09x = 574.01 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.09x = 191,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,145.33/416.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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