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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 534.45 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 534.45 and 294.11 is: 405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 534.45 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/534.45 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 534.45 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 157,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,184.37/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.87

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