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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.93, 542.39 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.93, 542.39 and 334.80 is: 460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.93 : 542.39 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.93/542.39 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.93x = 542.39 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.93x = 181,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,590.50/393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.97

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