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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 533.58 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 533.58 and 288.88 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 533.58 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/533.58 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 533.58 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 154,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,140.59/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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