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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.78, 540.54 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.78, 540.54 and 354.90 is: 487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.78 : 540.54 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.78/540.54 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.78x = 540.54 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.78x = 191,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,837.65/393.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.17

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