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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.08, 665.36 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.08, 665.36 and 333.40 is: 500.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.08 : 665.36 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.08/665.36 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.08x = 665.36 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.08x = 221,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,831.02/443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.66

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