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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.92, 541.38 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.92, 541.38 and 369.44 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.92 : 541.38 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.92/541.38 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.92x = 541.38 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.92x = 200,007.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,007.43/393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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