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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.33, 542.94 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.33, 542.94 and 335.20 is: 461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.33 : 542.94 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.33/542.94 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.33x = 542.94 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.33x = 181,993.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,993.49/394.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.53

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