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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.52, 821.88 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.52, 821.88 and 333.60 is: 460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.52 : 821.88 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.52/821.88 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.52x = 821.88 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.52x = 274,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,179.17/595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.40

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