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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.15, 542.58 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.15, 542.58 and 283.11 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.15 : 542.58 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.15/542.58 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.15x = 542.58 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.15x = 153,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,609.82/393.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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