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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.76, 543.96 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.76, 543.96 and 366.40 is: 506.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.76 : 543.96 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.76/543.96 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.76x = 543.96 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.76x = 199,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,306.94/393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.16

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