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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.83, 533.08 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.83, 533.08 and 276.11 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.83 : 533.08 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.83/533.08 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.83x = 533.08 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.83x = 147,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,188.40/386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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