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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.63, 544.23 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.63, 544.23 and 376.42 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.63 : 544.23 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.63/544.23 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.63x = 544.23 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.63x = 204,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,859.06/393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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