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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 542.34 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 542.34 and 361.44 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 542.34 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/542.34 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 542.34 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 196,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,023.37/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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