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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 539.28 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 539.28 and 286.38 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 539.28 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/539.28 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 539.28 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 154,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,439.01/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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