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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.37, 547.63 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.37, 547.63 and 286.66 is: 395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.37 : 547.63 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.37/547.63 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.37x = 547.63 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.37x = 156,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,980.50/397.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.05

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