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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 540.66 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 540.66 and 294.04 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 540.66 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/540.66 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 540.66 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 158,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,975.67/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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