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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 541.74 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 541.74 and 333.94 is: 460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 541.74 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/541.74 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 541.74 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 180,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,908.66/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.16

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