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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 541.04 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 541.04 and 281.94 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 541.04 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/541.04 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 541.04 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 152,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,540.82/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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