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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.76, 542.82 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.76, 542.82 and 295.48 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.76 : 542.82 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.76/542.82 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.76x = 542.82 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.76x = 160,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,392.45/393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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