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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.04, 803.34 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.04, 803.34 and 333.40 is: 460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.04 : 803.34 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.04/803.34 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.04x = 803.34 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.04x = 267,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,833.56/582.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.16

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