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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 542.21 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 542.21 and 367.02 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 542.21 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/542.21 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 542.21 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 199,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,000.08/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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