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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.64, 545.03 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.64, 545.03 and 361.83 is: 499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.64 : 545.03 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.64/545.03 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.64x = 545.03 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.64x = 197,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,206.40/394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.72

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