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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 533.46 and 293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 533.46 and 293.54 is: 404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 533.46 = 293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/533.46 = 293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 533.46 × 293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 156,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,591.85/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.86

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