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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.25, 548.26 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.25, 548.26 and 287.09 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.25 : 548.26 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.25/548.26 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.25x = 548.26 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.25x = 157,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,399.96/397.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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