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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 542.84 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 542.84 and 275.85 is: 380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 542.84 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/542.84 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 542.84 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 149,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,741.03/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.21

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