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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.80, 541.89 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.80, 541.89 and 367.07 is: 505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.80 : 541.89 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.80/541.89 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.80x = 541.89 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.80x = 198,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,908.85/393.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.11

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