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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 542.49 and 282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 542.49 and 282.85 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 542.49 = 282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/542.49 = 282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 542.49 × 282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 153,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,443.30/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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