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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.31, 656.39 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.31, 656.39 and 333.27 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.31 : 656.39 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.31/656.39 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.31x = 656.39 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.31x = 218,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,753.43/437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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