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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.78, 540.86 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.78, 540.86 and 369.69 is: 509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.78 : 540.86 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.78/540.86 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.78x = 540.86 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.78x = 199,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,948.68/392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.07

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