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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.75, 542.51 and 293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.75, 542.51 and 293.74 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.75 : 542.51 = 293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.75/542.51 = 293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.75x = 542.51 × 293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.75x = 159,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,356.89/393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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