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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 542.04 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 542.04 and 288.38 is: 397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 542.04 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/542.04 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 542.04 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 156,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,313.50/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.60

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