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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.51, 541.81 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.51, 541.81 and 334.38 is: 460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.51 : 541.81 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.51/541.81 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.51x = 541.81 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.51x = 181,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,170.43/393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.40

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