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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.92, 543.04 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.92, 543.04 and 311.12 is: 428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.92 : 543.04 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.92/543.04 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.92x = 543.04 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.92x = 168,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,950.60/393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.90

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