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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.56, 541.56 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.56, 541.56 and 293.20 is: 404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.56 : 541.56 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.56/541.56 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.56x = 541.56 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.56x = 158,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,785.39/392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.49

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