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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 536.94 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 536.94 and 333.72 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 536.94 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/536.94 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 536.94 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 179,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,187.62/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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