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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.24, 539.96 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.24, 539.96 and 286.28 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.24 : 539.96 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.24/539.96 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.24x = 539.96 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.24x = 154,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,575.62/391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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