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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 542.70 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 542.70 and 363.69 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 542.70 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/542.70 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 542.70 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 197,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,374.56/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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