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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.33, 833.28 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.33, 833.28 and 406.50 is: 561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.33 : 833.28 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.33/833.28 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.33x = 833.28 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.33x = 338,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,726.80/603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.43

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