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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 542.94 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 542.94 and 335.19 is: 461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 542.94 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/542.94 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 542.94 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 181,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,988.06/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.52

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