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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.09, 533.77 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.09, 533.77 and 276.52 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.09 : 533.77 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.09/533.77 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.09x = 533.77 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.09x = 147,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,597.39/387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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