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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 662.88 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 662.88 and 333.12 is: 500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 662.88 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/662.88 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 662.88 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 220,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,818.59/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.04

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