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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.18, 542.45 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.18, 542.45 and 275.35 is: 379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.18 : 542.45 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.18/542.45 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.18x = 542.45 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.18x = 149,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,361.92/393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.88

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