Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.79, 542.11 and 282.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 392.79, 542.11 and 282.63 is: 390.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392.79 : 542.11 = 282.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392.79/542.11 = 282.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392.79x = 542.11 × 282.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392.79x = 153,216.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,216.55/392.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390.07
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