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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.18, 542.73 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.18, 542.73 and 335.05 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.18 : 542.73 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.18/542.73 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.18x = 542.73 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.18x = 181,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,841.69/394.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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