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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 533.76 and 282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 533.76 and 282.14 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 533.76 = 282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/533.76 = 282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 533.76 × 282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 150,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,595.05/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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