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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 541.65 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 541.65 and 293.11 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 541.65 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/541.65 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 541.65 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 158,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,764.33/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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