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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.71, 535.80 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.71, 535.80 and 283.36 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.71 : 535.80 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.71/535.80 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.71x = 535.80 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.71x = 151,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,822.56/387.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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