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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.57, 542.93 and 275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.57, 542.93 and 275.79 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.57 : 542.93 = 275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.57/542.93 = 275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.57x = 542.93 × 275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.57x = 149,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,733.29/393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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