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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 541.16 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 541.16 and 335.44 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 541.16 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/541.16 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 541.16 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 181,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,524.00/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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