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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 533.70 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 533.70 and 294.21 is: 406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 533.70 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/533.70 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 533.70 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 157,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,019.88/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.21

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