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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.70, 534.83 and 294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.70, 534.83 and 294.29 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.70 : 534.83 = 294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.70/534.83 = 294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.70x = 534.83 × 294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.70x = 157,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,394.99/387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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