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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.39, 543.12 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.39, 543.12 and 275.32 is: 380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.39 : 543.12 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.39/543.12 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.39x = 543.12 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.39x = 149,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,531.44/393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.11

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