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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.19, 533.39 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.19, 533.39 and 276.03 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.19 : 533.39 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.19/533.39 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.19x = 533.39 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.19x = 147,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,230.26/386.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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