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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.52, 543.04 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.52, 543.04 and 275.68 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.52 : 543.04 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.52/543.04 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.52x = 543.04 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.52x = 149,705.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,705.27/393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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