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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 539.96 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 539.96 and 293.48 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 539.96 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/539.96 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 539.96 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 158,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,467.46/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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