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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 534.67 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 534.67 and 294.46 is: 406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 534.67 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/534.67 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 534.67 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 157,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,436.86/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.06

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