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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.71, 541.64 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.71, 541.64 and 287.75 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.71 : 541.64 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.71/541.64 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.71x = 541.64 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.71x = 155,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,857.36/392.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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