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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.76, 550.56 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.76, 550.56 and 293.86 is: 405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.76 : 550.56 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.76/550.56 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.76x = 550.56 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.76x = 161,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,787.56/398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.73

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