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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.32, 821.54 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.32, 821.54 and 333.34 is: 460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.32 : 821.54 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.32/821.54 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.32x = 821.54 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.32x = 273,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,850.92/595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.01

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