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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.23, 821.43 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.23, 821.43 and 333.33 is: 460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.23 : 821.43 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.23/821.43 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.23x = 821.43 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.23x = 273,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,807.26/595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.00

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