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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 533.98 and 308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 533.98 and 308.35 is: 425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 533.98 = 308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/533.98 = 308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 533.98 × 308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 164,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,652.73/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.15

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