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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.22, 539.54 and 364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.22, 539.54 and 364.90 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.22 : 539.54 = 364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.22/539.54 = 364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.22x = 539.54 × 364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.22x = 196,878.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,878.15/391.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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