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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.55, 547.85 and 286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.55, 547.85 and 286.82 is: 395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.55 : 547.85 = 286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.55/547.85 = 286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.55x = 547.85 × 286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.55x = 157,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,130.16/397.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.25

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