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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 531.66 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 531.66 and 287.10 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 531.66 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/531.66 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 531.66 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 152,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,639.59/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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