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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.08, 540.20 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.08, 540.20 and 333.84 is: 459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.08 : 540.20 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.08/540.20 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.08x = 540.20 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.08x = 180,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,340.37/392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.96

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