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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 535.20 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 535.20 and 282.89 is: 390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 535.20 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/535.20 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 535.20 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 151,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,402.73/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.25

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