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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.89, 534.60 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.89, 534.60 and 342.63 is: 472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.89 : 534.60 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.89/534.60 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.89x = 534.60 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.89x = 183,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,170.00/387.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.22

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