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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.68, 539.38 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.68, 539.38 and 364.64 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.68 : 539.38 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.68/539.38 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.68x = 539.38 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.68x = 196,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,679.52/393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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