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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 663.72 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 663.72 and 333.76 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 663.72 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/663.72 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 663.72 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 221,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,523.19/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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