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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.87, 543.20 and 277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.87, 543.20 and 277.95 is: 383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.87 : 543.20 = 277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.87/543.20 = 277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.87x = 543.20 × 277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.87x = 150,981.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,981.05/393.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.33

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