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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.99, 542.01 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.99, 542.01 and 356.73 is: 490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.99 : 542.01 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.99/542.01 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.99x = 542.01 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.99x = 193,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,351.23/393.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.75

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