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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.20, 542.88 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.20, 542.88 and 360.32 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.20 : 542.88 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.20/542.88 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.20x = 542.88 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.20x = 195,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,610.52/393.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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