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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.59, 539.28 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.59, 539.28 and 293.58 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.59 : 539.28 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.59/539.28 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.59x = 539.28 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.59x = 158,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,321.82/391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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