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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 661.20 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 661.20 and 333.28 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 661.20 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/661.20 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 661.20 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 220,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,364.74/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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