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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 541.70 and 281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 541.70 and 281.31 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 541.70 = 281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/541.70 = 281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 541.70 × 281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 152,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,385.63/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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