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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 532.98 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 532.98 and 282.44 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 532.98 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/532.98 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 532.98 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 150,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,534.87/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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