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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.13, 542.60 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.13, 542.60 and 276.63 is: 381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.13 : 542.60 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.13/542.60 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.13x = 542.60 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.13x = 150,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,099.44/393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.81

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