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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.50, 540.03 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.50, 540.03 and 293.86 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 540.03 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/540.03 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 540.03 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 158,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,693.22/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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