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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.32, 541.62 and 351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.32, 541.62 and 351.86 is: 484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.32 : 541.62 = 351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.32/541.62 = 351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.32x = 541.62 × 351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.32x = 190,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,571.71/393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.52

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