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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 541.44 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 541.44 and 369.42 is: 509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 541.44 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/541.44 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 541.44 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 200,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,018.76/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.42

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