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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.39, 541.76 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.39, 541.76 and 356.67 is: 491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.39 : 541.76 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.39/541.76 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.39x = 541.76 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.39x = 193,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,227.76/393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.19

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