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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.27, 540.83 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.27, 540.83 and 287.27 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.27 : 540.83 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.27/540.83 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.27x = 540.83 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.27x = 155,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,362.25/392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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