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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 541.98 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 541.98 and 365.34 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 541.98 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/541.98 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 541.98 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 198,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,006.97/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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