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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 534.50 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 534.50 and 282.80 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 534.50 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/534.50 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 534.50 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 151,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,152.51/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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