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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.55, 821.91 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.55, 821.91 and 333.56 is: 460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.55 : 821.91 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.55/821.91 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.55x = 821.91 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.55x = 274,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,158.35/595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.35

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