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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 534.74 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 534.74 and 282.69 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 534.74 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/534.74 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 534.74 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 151,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,164.24/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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