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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 542.30 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 542.30 and 310.16 is: 427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 542.30 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/542.30 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 542.30 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 168,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,199.77/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.53

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