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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.88, 542.94 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.88, 542.94 and 277.24 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.88 : 542.94 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.88/542.94 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.88x = 542.94 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.88x = 150,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,524.69/393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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