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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 540.90 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 540.90 and 333.23 is: 459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 540.90 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/540.90 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 540.90 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 180,244.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,244.11/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.81

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