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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 590.88 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 590.88 and 361.68 is: 542.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 590.88 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/590.88 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 590.88 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 213,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,709.48/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.63

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