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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.58, 542.93 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.58, 542.93 and 362.18 is: 498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.58 : 542.93 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.58/542.93 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.58x = 542.93 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.58x = 196,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,637.93/394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.34

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