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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.36, 821.64 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.36, 821.64 and 333.40 is: 460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.36 : 821.64 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.36/821.64 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.36x = 821.64 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.36x = 273,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,934.78/595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.12

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