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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.05, 541.94 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.05, 541.94 and 287.79 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.05 : 541.94 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.05/541.94 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.05x = 541.94 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.05x = 155,963.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,963.47/393.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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