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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.57, 545.61 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.57, 545.61 and 372.76 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.57 : 545.61 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.57/545.61 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.57x = 545.61 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.57x = 203,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,381.58/393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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