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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.64, 636.08 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.64, 636.08 and 333.44 is: 500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.64 : 636.08 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.64/636.08 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.64x = 636.08 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.64x = 212,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,094.52/423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.65

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