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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.40, 542.36 and 275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.40, 542.36 and 275.21 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.40 : 542.36 = 275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.40/542.36 = 275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.40x = 542.36 × 275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.40x = 149,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,261.52/393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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