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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.71, 535.73 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.71, 535.73 and 338.51 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.71 : 535.73 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.71/535.73 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.71x = 535.73 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.71x = 181,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,349.96/387.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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