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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 549.18 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.76, 549.18 and 292.86 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.76 : 549.18 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.76/549.18 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.76x = 549.18 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.76x = 160,832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,832.85/397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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