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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 541.11 and 285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 541.11 and 285.94 is: 394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 541.11 = 285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/541.11 = 285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 541.11 × 285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 154,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,720.86/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.32

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