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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.54, 542.93 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.54, 542.93 and 282.80 is: 390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.54 : 542.93 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.54/542.93 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.54x = 542.93 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.54x = 153,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,536.48/393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.14

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