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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.38, 821.66 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.38, 821.66 and 333.41 is: 460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.38 : 821.66 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.38/821.66 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.38x = 821.66 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.38x = 273,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,949.66/595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.13

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