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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 540.48 and 287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 540.48 and 287.02 is: 395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 540.48 = 287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/540.48 = 287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 540.48 × 287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 155,128.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,128.57/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.72

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