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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.44, 535.13 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.44, 535.13 and 282.35 is: 389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.44 : 535.13 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.44/535.13 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.44x = 535.13 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.44x = 151,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,089.87/387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.97

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