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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.39, 542.43 and 294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.39, 542.43 and 294.96 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.39 : 542.43 = 294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.39/542.43 = 294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.39x = 542.43 × 294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.39x = 159,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,995.15/393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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