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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.13, 541.99 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.13, 541.99 and 338.46 is: 466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.13 : 541.99 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.13/541.99 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.13x = 541.99 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.13x = 183,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,441.94/393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.62

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