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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.33, 542.27 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.33, 542.27 and 275.15 is: 379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.33 : 542.27 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.33/542.27 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.33x = 542.27 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.33x = 149,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,203.55/393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.33

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