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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 525.39 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 525.39 and 293.96 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 525.39 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/525.39 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 525.39 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 154,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,441.02/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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