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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.68, 542.04 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.68, 542.04 and 334.54 is: 460.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.68 : 542.04 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.68/542.04 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.68x = 542.04 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.68x = 181,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,334.06/393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.61

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