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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.36, 543.48 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.36, 543.48 and 356.28 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.36 : 543.48 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.36/543.48 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.36x = 543.48 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.36x = 193,631.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,631.05/393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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