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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 533.78 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 533.78 and 353.36 is: 487.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 533.78 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/533.78 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 533.78 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 188,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,616.50/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.29

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