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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.35, 542.16 and 298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.35, 542.16 and 298.79 is: 411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.35 : 542.16 = 298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.35/542.16 = 298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.35x = 542.16 × 298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.35x = 161,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,991.99/393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.83

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