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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.59, 534.76 and 309.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.59, 534.76 and 309.17 is: 426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.59 : 534.76 = 309.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.59/534.76 = 309.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.59x = 534.76 × 309.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.59x = 165,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,332.31/387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.57

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