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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 541.05 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 541.05 and 333.83 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 541.05 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/541.05 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 541.05 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 180,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,618.72/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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