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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.75, 542.39 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.75, 542.39 and 295.38 is: 406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.75 : 542.39 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.75/542.39 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.75x = 542.39 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.75x = 160,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,209.68/393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.88

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