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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.24, 547.05 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.24, 547.05 and 286.54 is: 394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.24 : 547.05 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.24/547.05 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.24x = 547.05 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.24x = 156,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,751.41/397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.60

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