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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.17, 542.33 and 299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.17, 542.33 and 299.75 is: 413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.17 : 542.33 = 299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.17/542.33 = 299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.17x = 542.33 × 299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.17x = 162,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,563.42/393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.47

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