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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.66, 542.16 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.66, 542.16 and 360.99 is: 497.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.66 : 542.16 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.66/542.16 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.66x = 542.16 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.66x = 195,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,714.34/393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.17

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