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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 541.90 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 541.90 and 334.44 is: 460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 541.90 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/541.90 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 541.90 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 181,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,233.04/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.47

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