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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.97, 534.72 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.97, 534.72 and 276.25 is: 381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.97 : 534.72 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.97/534.72 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.97x = 534.72 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.97x = 147,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,716.40/386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.73

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