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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 533.55 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 533.55 and 276.32 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 533.55 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/533.55 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 533.55 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 147,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,430.54/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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