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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.61, 534.96 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.61, 534.96 and 289.64 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.61 : 534.96 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.61/534.96 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.61x = 534.96 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.61x = 154,947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,947.15/387.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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