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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.71, 531.32 and 287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.71, 531.32 and 287.30 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.71 : 531.32 = 287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.71/531.32 = 287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.71x = 531.32 × 287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.71x = 152,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,644.14/385.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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