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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.68, 543.42 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.68, 543.42 and 335.55 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.68 : 543.42 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.68/543.42 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.68x = 543.42 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.68x = 182,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,344.58/394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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