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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.60, 542.40 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.60, 542.40 and 295.20 is: 406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.60 : 542.40 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.60/542.40 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.60x = 542.40 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.60x = 160,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,116.48/393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.80

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