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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.25, 534.86 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.25, 534.86 and 282.81 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.25 : 534.86 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.25/534.86 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.25x = 534.86 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.25x = 151,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,263.76/387.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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