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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.49, 543.17 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.49, 543.17 and 275.47 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.49 : 543.17 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.49/543.17 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.49x = 543.17 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.49x = 149,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,627.04/393.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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