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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 540 and 286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 540 and 286.82 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 540 = 286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/540 = 286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 540 × 286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 154,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,882.13/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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