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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 531.66 and 282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 531.66 and 282.04 is: 389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 531.66 = 282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/531.66 = 282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 531.66 × 282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 149,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,949.39/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.40

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