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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 542.21 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 542.21 and 375.67 is: 518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 542.21 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/542.21 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 542.21 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 203,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,692.94/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.14

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