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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.97, 534.05 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.97, 534.05 and 286.13 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.97 : 534.05 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.97/534.05 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.97x = 534.05 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.97x = 152,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,803.63/386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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