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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 534.14 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 534.14 and 276.50 is: 381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 534.14 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/534.14 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 534.14 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 147,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,685.66/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.75

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