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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.99, 534.02 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.99, 534.02 and 276.73 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.99 : 534.02 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.99/534.02 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.99x = 534.02 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.99x = 147,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,778.71/386.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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