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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.11, 540.61 and 280.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.11, 540.61 and 280.03 is: 386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.11 : 540.61 = 280.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.11/540.61 = 280.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.11x = 540.61 × 280.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.11x = 151,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,382.92/392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.07

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