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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.96, 539.67 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.96, 539.67 and 332.83 is: 458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.96 : 539.67 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.96/539.67 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.96x = 539.67 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.96x = 179,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,617.25/391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.25

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