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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 533.64 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 533.64 and 293.51 is: 404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 533.64 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/533.64 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 533.64 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 156,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,628.08/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.58

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