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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.16, 542.58 and 294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.16, 542.58 and 294.76 is: 406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.16 : 542.58 = 294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.16/542.58 = 294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.16x = 542.58 × 294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.16x = 159,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,930.88/393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.78

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