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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.70, 540.34 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.70, 540.34 and 285.24 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.70 : 540.34 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.70/540.34 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.70x = 540.34 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.70x = 154,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,126.58/391.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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