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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 535.74 and 289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 535.74 and 289.55 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 535.74 = 289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/535.74 = 289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 535.74 × 289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 155,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,121.76/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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