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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 540.26 and 333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 540.26 and 333.25 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 540.26 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/540.26 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 540.26 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 180,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,038.27/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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