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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.01, 541.12 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.01, 541.12 and 333.88 is: 459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.01 : 541.12 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.01/541.12 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.01x = 541.12 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.01x = 180,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,669.15/393.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.71

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