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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.24, 541.22 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.24, 541.22 and 282.54 is: 388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.24 : 541.22 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.24/541.22 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.24x = 541.22 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.24x = 152,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,916.30/393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.86

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