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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 533.62 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 533.62 and 276.32 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 533.62 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/533.62 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 533.62 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 147,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,449.88/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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