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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 543.58 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 543.58 and 275.76 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 543.58 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/543.58 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 543.58 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 149,897.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,897.62/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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