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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 542.42 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 542.42 and 282.74 is: 390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 542.42 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/542.42 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 542.42 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 153,363.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,363.77/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.16

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