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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 542.74 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 542.74 and 310.56 is: 428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 542.74 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/542.74 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 542.74 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 168,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,553.33/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.37

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