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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.87, 587.92 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.87, 587.92 and 365.32 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.87 : 587.92 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.87/587.92 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.87x = 587.92 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.87x = 214,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,778.93/393.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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