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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 534.84 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 534.84 and 338.68 is: 467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 534.84 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/534.84 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 534.84 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 181,139.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,139.61/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.72

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