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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.92, 548.88 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.92, 548.88 and 287.52 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.92 : 548.88 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.92/548.88 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.92x = 548.88 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.92x = 157,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,813.98/397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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