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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.57, 544.14 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.57, 544.14 and 376.35 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.57 : 544.14 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.57/544.14 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.57x = 544.14 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.57x = 204,787.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,787.09/393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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