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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.94, 539.85 and 362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.94, 539.85 and 362.74 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.94 : 539.85 = 362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.94/539.85 = 362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.94x = 539.85 × 362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.94x = 195,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,823.38/391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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