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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.77, 541.24 and 282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.77, 541.24 and 282.07 is: 388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.77 : 541.24 = 282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.77/541.24 = 282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.77x = 541.24 × 282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.77x = 152,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,667.57/392.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.69

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