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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 541.49 and 293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 541.49 and 293.60 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 541.49 = 293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/541.49 = 293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 541.49 × 293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 158,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,977.29/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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