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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.27, 593.56 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.27, 593.56 and 360.79 is: 543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.27 : 593.56 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.27/593.56 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.27x = 593.56 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.27x = 214,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,149.48/394.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.16

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