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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.81, 534.56 and 356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.81, 534.56 and 356.03 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.81 : 534.56 = 356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.81/534.56 = 356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.81x = 534.56 × 356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.81x = 190,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,314.94/387.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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