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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.97, 534.98 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.97, 534.98 and 293.66 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.97 : 534.98 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.97/534.98 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.97x = 534.98 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.97x = 157,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,102.23/387.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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