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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.17, 542.37 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.17, 542.37 and 365.37 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.17 : 542.37 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.17/542.37 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.17x = 542.37 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.17x = 198,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,165.73/393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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