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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.25, 546.88 and 286.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.25, 546.88 and 286.09 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.25 : 546.88 = 286.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.25/546.88 = 286.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.25x = 546.88 × 286.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.25x = 156,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,456.90/396.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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