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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 541.89 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 541.89 and 287.69 is: 397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 541.89 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/541.89 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 541.89 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 155,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,893.62/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.01

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