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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.74, 533.82 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.74, 533.82 and 276.52 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.74 : 533.82 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.74/533.82 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.74x = 533.82 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.74x = 147,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,611.91/386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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