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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.52, 542.90 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.52, 542.90 and 350.92 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.52 : 542.90 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.52/542.90 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.52x = 542.90 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.52x = 190,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,514.47/393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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