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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.92, 547.94 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.92, 547.94 and 291.83 is: 402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.92 : 547.94 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.92/547.94 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.92x = 547.94 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.92x = 159,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,903.32/396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.86

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