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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.37, 541.98 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.37, 541.98 and 288.28 is: 397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.37 : 541.98 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.37/541.98 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.37x = 541.98 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.37x = 156,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,241.99/393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.19

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