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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 538.63 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 538.63 and 367.44 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 538.63 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/538.63 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 538.63 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 197,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,914.21/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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