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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 534.24 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 534.24 and 283.68 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 534.24 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/534.24 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 534.24 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 151,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,553.20/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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