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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.16, 589.46 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.16, 589.46 and 362.48 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.16 : 589.46 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.16/589.46 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.16x = 589.46 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.16x = 213,667.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,667.46/393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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