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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.23, 542.64 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.23, 542.64 and 283.53 is: 390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.23 : 542.64 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.23/542.64 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.23x = 542.64 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.23x = 153,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,854.72/394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.27

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