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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 581.39 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 581.39 and 257.28 is: 386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 581.39 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/581.39 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 581.39 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 149,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,578.73/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.37

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