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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 542.88 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 542.88 and 376.98 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 542.88 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/542.88 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 542.88 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 204,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,654.90/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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