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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 534.69 and 288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 534.69 and 288.62 is: 398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 534.69 = 288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/534.69 = 288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 534.69 × 288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 154,322.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,322.23/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.73

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