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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 541.77 and 294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 541.77 and 294.67 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 541.77 = 294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/541.77 = 294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 541.77 × 294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 159,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,640.66/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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