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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.90, 547.94 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.90, 547.94 and 287.19 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.90 : 547.94 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.90/547.94 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.90x = 547.94 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.90x = 157,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,360.15/397.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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