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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.29, 540.04 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.29, 540.04 and 281.13 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.29 : 540.04 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.29/540.04 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.29x = 540.04 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.29x = 151,821.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,821.45/391.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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