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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.09, 547.68 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.09, 547.68 and 286.93 is: 395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.09 : 547.68 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.09/547.68 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.09x = 547.68 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.09x = 157,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,145.82/397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.74

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