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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 541.88 and 282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 541.88 and 282.61 is: 390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 541.88 = 282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/541.88 = 282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 541.88 × 282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 153,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,140.71/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.03

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