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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.26, 542.84 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.26, 542.84 and 276.62 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.26 : 542.84 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.26/542.84 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.26x = 542.84 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.26x = 150,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,156.30/393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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