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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.81, 535.01 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.81, 535.01 and 288.45 is: 397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.81 : 535.01 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.81/535.01 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.81x = 535.01 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.81x = 154,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,322.19/387.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.93

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