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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.56, 541.84 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.56, 541.84 and 373.04 is: 513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.56 : 541.84 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.56/541.84 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.56x = 541.84 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.56x = 202,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,127.99/393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.59

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