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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.71, 542.86 and 369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.71, 542.86 and 369.87 is: 509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.71 : 542.86 = 369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.71/542.86 = 369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.71x = 542.86 × 369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.71x = 200,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,784.67/393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.99

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