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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 541.92 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 541.92 and 330.72 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 541.92 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/541.92 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 541.92 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 179,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,223.78/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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