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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.03, 542.46 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.03, 542.46 and 282.87 is: 390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.03 : 542.46 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.03/542.46 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.03x = 542.46 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.03x = 153,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,445.66/393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.42

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