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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.19, 533.04 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.19, 533.04 and 275.97 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.19 : 533.04 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.19/533.04 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.19x = 533.04 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.19x = 147,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,103.05/386.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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