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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.61, 534.21 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.61, 534.21 and 275.90 is: 381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.61 : 534.21 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.61/534.21 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.61x = 534.21 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.61x = 147,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,385.87/386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.23

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