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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.16, 541.38 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.16, 541.38 and 310.01 is: 426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.16 : 541.38 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.16/541.38 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.16x = 541.38 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.16x = 167,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,834.71/393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.88

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