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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 533.39 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 533.39 and 333.54 is: 459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 533.39 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/533.39 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 533.39 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 177,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,905.23/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.86

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