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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.03, 541.86 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.03, 541.86 and 288.03 is: 397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.03 : 541.86 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.03/541.86 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.03x = 541.86 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.03x = 156,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,071.94/393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.10

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