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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.07, 541.20 and 356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.07, 541.20 and 356.62 is: 491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.07 : 541.20 = 356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.07/541.20 = 356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.07x = 541.20 × 356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.07x = 193,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,001.85/393.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.01

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