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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.43, 534.47 and 282.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.43, 534.47 and 282.47 is: 389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.43 : 534.47 = 282.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.43/534.47 = 282.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.43x = 534.47 × 282.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.43x = 150,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,971.74/387.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.67

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