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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 573.80 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 573.80 and 333.26 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 573.80 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/573.80 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 573.80 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 191,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,220.05/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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