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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 546.06 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 546.06 and 292.92 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 546.06 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/546.06 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 546.06 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 159,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,951.90/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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