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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 542.13 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 542.13 and 294.72 is: 406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 542.13 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/542.13 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 542.13 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 159,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,776.55/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.56

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