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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 534.64 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 534.64 and 282.50 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 534.64 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/534.64 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 534.64 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 151,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,035.80/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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