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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 540.86 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 540.86 and 360.68 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 540.86 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/540.86 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 540.86 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 195,077.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,077.38/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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