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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 541.22 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 541.22 and 333.06 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 541.22 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/541.22 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 541.22 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 180,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,258.73/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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