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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.81, 534.81 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.81, 534.81 and 283.59 is: 391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.81 : 534.81 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.81/534.81 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.81x = 534.81 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.81x = 151,666.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,666.77/387.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.09

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