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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.91, 535.31 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.91, 535.31 and 238.60 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.91 : 535.31 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.91/535.31 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.91x = 535.31 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.91x = 127,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,725.34/387.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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