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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 643.41 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 643.41 and 393.36 is: 541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 643.41 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/643.41 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 643.41 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 253,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,091.76/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.87

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