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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.92, 548.88 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.92, 548.88 and 294.40 is: 406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.92 : 548.88 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.92/548.88 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.92x = 548.88 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.92x = 161,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,590.27/397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.09

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