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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 541.71 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 541.71 and 281.88 is: 389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 541.71 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/541.71 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 541.71 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 152,697.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,697.21/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.49

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