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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 541.60 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 541.60 and 366.32 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 541.60 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/541.60 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 541.60 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 198,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,398.91/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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