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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.54, 534.61 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.54, 534.61 and 282.58 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.54 : 534.61 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.54/534.61 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.54x = 534.61 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.54x = 151,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,070.09/387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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