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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 540.89 and 333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 540.89 and 333.71 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 540.89 = 333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/540.89 = 333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 540.89 × 333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 180,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,500.40/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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