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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.63, 541.37 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.63, 541.37 and 371.07 is: 509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.63 : 541.37 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.63/541.37 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.63x = 541.37 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.63x = 200,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,887.09/394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.05

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