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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 542.40 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 542.40 and 237.84 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 542.40 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/542.40 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 542.40 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 129,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,004.42/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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