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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.27, 541.04 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.27, 541.04 and 287.32 is: 396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.27 : 541.04 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.27/541.04 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.27x = 541.04 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.27x = 155,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,452.14/392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.29

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