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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 662.85 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 662.85 and 333.72 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 662.85 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/662.85 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 662.85 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 221,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,206.30/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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