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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.48, 533.88 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.48, 533.88 and 289.08 is: 398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.48 : 533.88 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.48/533.88 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.48x = 533.88 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.48x = 154,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,334.03/387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.30

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