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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.56, 541.87 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.56, 541.87 and 334.43 is: 460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.56 : 541.87 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.56/541.87 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.56x = 541.87 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.56x = 181,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,214.04/393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.45

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