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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.16, 542.82 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.16, 542.82 and 359.54 is: 495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.16 : 542.82 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.16/542.82 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.16x = 542.82 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.16x = 195,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,165.50/394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.14

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