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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 542.22 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 542.22 and 282.75 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 542.22 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/542.22 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 542.22 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 153,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,312.71/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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