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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.31, 542.40 and 293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.31, 542.40 and 293.98 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.31 : 542.40 = 293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.31/542.40 = 293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.31x = 542.40 × 293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.31x = 159,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,454.75/393.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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