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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.94, 548.22 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.94, 548.22 and 333.34 is: 458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.94 : 548.22 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.94/548.22 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.94x = 548.22 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.94x = 182,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,743.65/398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.07

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