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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 541.93 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 541.93 and 282.50 is: 389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 541.93 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/541.93 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 541.93 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 153,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,095.39/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.68

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