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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.97, 655.17 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.97, 655.17 and 333.91 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.97 : 655.17 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.97/655.17 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.97x = 655.17 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.97x = 218,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,767.81/435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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