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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.17, 539.85 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.17, 539.85 and 292.74 is: 404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.17 : 539.85 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.17/539.85 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.17x = 539.85 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.17x = 158,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,035.69/391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.01

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