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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.71, 550.36 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.71, 550.36 and 293.92 is: 405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.71 : 550.36 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.71/550.36 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.71x = 550.36 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.71x = 161,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,761.81/398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.71

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