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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.13, 542.59 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.13, 542.59 and 294.04 is: 405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.13 : 542.59 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.13/542.59 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.13x = 542.59 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.13x = 159,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,541.69/393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.83

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