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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 540.80 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 540.80 and 287.06 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 540.80 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/540.80 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 540.80 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 155,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,242.05/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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