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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.35, 539.96 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.35, 539.96 and 292.94 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.35 : 539.96 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.35/539.96 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.35x = 539.96 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.35x = 158,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,171.72/391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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