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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 536.64 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 536.64 and 371.84 is: 514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 536.64 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/536.64 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 536.64 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 199,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,544.22/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.50

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