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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 541.96 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 541.96 and 282.62 is: 390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 541.96 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/541.96 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 541.96 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 153,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,165.32/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.14

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