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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.05, 539.73 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.05, 539.73 and 358.26 is: 494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.05 : 539.73 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.05/539.73 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.05x = 539.73 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.05x = 193,363.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,363.67/391.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.47

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