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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.71, 655.29 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.71, 655.29 and 333.93 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.71 : 655.29 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.71/655.29 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.71x = 655.29 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.71x = 218,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,820.99/436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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