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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 542.02 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 542.02 and 294.80 is: 406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 542.02 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/542.02 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 542.02 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 159,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,787.50/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.83

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