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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.93, 542.69 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.93, 542.69 and 282.56 is: 390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.93 : 542.69 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.93/542.69 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.93x = 542.69 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.93x = 153,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,344.55/392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.26

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