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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.55, 543.03 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.55, 543.03 and 331.22 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.55 : 543.03 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.55/543.03 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.55x = 543.03 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.55x = 179,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,862.40/393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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