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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.75, 543.97 and 366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.75, 543.97 and 366.41 is: 506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.75 : 543.97 = 366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.75/543.97 = 366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.75x = 543.97 × 366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.75x = 199,316.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,316.05/393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.20

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