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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 661.57 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 661.57 and 333.42 is: 499.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 661.57 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/661.57 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 661.57 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 220,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,580.67/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.71

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