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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.88, 535.62 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.88, 535.62 and 353.32 is: 487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.88 : 535.62 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.88/535.62 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.88x = 535.62 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.88x = 189,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,245.26/387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.90

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