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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.31, 539.03 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.31, 539.03 and 286.12 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.31 : 539.03 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.31/539.03 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.31x = 539.03 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.31x = 154,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,224.82/391.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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