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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.05, 540.18 and 375.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.05, 540.18 and 375.01 is: 515.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.05 : 540.18 = 375.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.05/540.18 = 375.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.05x = 540.18 × 375.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.05x = 202,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,571.55/393.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.38

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