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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.54, 538.38 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.54, 538.38 and 391.88 is: 536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.54 : 538.38 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.54/538.38 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.54x = 538.38 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.54x = 210,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,977.66/393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.10

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