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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 665.21 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 665.21 and 333.29 is: 500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 665.21 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/665.21 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 665.21 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 221,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,710.34/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.50

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