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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.89, 534.79 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.89, 534.79 and 282.89 is: 390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.89 : 534.79 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.89/534.79 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.89x = 534.79 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.89x = 151,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,286.74/387.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.02

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