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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 543.34 and 304.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 543.34 and 304.87 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 543.34 = 304.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/543.34 = 304.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 543.34 × 304.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 165,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,647.09/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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