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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.96, 547.52 and 286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.96, 547.52 and 286.19 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.96 : 547.52 = 286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.96/547.52 = 286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.96x = 547.52 × 286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.96x = 156,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,694.75/396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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