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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.83, 542.18 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.83, 542.18 and 335.27 is: 461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.83 : 542.18 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.83/542.18 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.83x = 542.18 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.83x = 181,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,774.82/393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.56

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