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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.46, 547.92 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.46, 547.92 and 286.76 is: 395.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.46 : 547.92 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.46/547.92 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.46x = 547.92 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.46x = 157,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,122.91/397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.32

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