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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.71, 542.99 and 331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.71, 542.99 and 331.69 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.71 : 542.99 = 331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.71/542.99 = 331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.71x = 542.99 × 331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.71x = 180,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,104.35/393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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