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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 542.87 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 542.87 and 295.32 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 542.87 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/542.87 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 542.87 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 160,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,318.33/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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