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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 541.08 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 541.08 and 287.54 is: 396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 541.08 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/541.08 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 541.08 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 155,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,581.62/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.53

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