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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 526.56 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 526.56 and 293.56 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 526.56 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/526.56 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 526.56 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 154,576.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,576.95/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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