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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.76, 543.04 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.76, 543.04 and 290.08 is: 400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.76 : 543.04 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.76/543.04 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.76x = 543.04 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.76x = 157,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,525.04/393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.05

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