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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.11, 540.08 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.11, 540.08 and 363.46 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.11 : 540.08 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.11/540.08 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.11x = 540.08 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.11x = 196,297.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,297.48/391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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