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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.35, 587.16 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.35, 587.16 and 364.83 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.35 : 587.16 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.35/587.16 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.35x = 587.16 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.35x = 214,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,213.58/393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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