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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 541.74 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 541.74 and 334.56 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 541.74 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/541.74 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 541.74 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 181,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,244.53/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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