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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 526.94 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 526.94 and 293.49 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 526.94 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/526.94 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 526.94 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 154,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,651.62/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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