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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 542.68 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 542.68 and 369.86 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 542.68 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/542.68 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 542.68 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 200,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,711.99/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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