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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.10, 542.16 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.10, 542.16 and 275.03 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.10 : 542.16 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.10/542.16 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.10x = 542.16 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.10x = 149,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,110.26/393.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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