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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 541.20 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 541.20 and 281.60 is: 388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 541.20 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/541.20 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 541.20 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 152,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,401.92/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.54

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