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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.49, 534.72 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.49, 534.72 and 210.44 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.49 : 534.72 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.49/534.72 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.49x = 534.72 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.49x = 112,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,526.48/387.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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