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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.35, 590.71 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.35, 590.71 and 361.31 is: 542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.35 : 590.71 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.35/590.71 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.35x = 590.71 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.35x = 213,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,426.25/393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.59

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