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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 533.56 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 533.56 and 293.28 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 533.56 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/533.56 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 533.56 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 156,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,482.48/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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