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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 541.02 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 541.02 and 287.46 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 541.02 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/541.02 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 541.02 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 155,521.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,521.61/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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