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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 533.69 and 281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 533.69 and 281.91 is: 388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 533.69 = 281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/533.69 = 281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 533.69 × 281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 150,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,452.55/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.84

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