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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 541.08 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 541.08 and 361.26 is: 497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 541.08 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/541.08 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 541.08 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 195,470.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,470.56/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.23

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