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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.52, 544.68 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.52, 544.68 and 357.38 is: 493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.52 : 544.68 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.52/544.68 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.52x = 544.68 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.52x = 194,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,655.02/394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.39

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