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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.37, 821.66 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.37, 821.66 and 333.38 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.37 : 821.66 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.37/821.66 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.37x = 821.66 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.37x = 273,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,919.24/595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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