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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.85, 533.52 and 282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.85, 533.52 and 282.63 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.85 : 533.52 = 282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.85/533.52 = 282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.85x = 533.52 × 282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.85x = 150,788.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,788.76/386.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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