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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.82, 542.25 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.82, 542.25 and 334.69 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.82 : 542.25 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.82/542.25 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.82x = 542.25 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.82x = 181,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,485.65/393.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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