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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 534.42 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 534.42 and 284.04 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 534.42 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/534.42 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 534.42 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 151,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,796.66/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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