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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 539.92 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 539.92 and 333.02 is: 458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 539.92 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/539.92 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 539.92 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 179,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,802.29/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.51

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