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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.54, 542.46 and 299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.54, 542.46 and 299.98 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.54 : 542.46 = 299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.54/542.46 = 299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.54x = 542.46 × 299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.54x = 162,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,727.15/393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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