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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.68, 550.35 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.68, 550.35 and 293.58 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.68 : 550.35 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.68/550.35 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.68x = 550.35 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.68x = 161,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,571.75/398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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