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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.11, 533.76 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.11, 533.76 and 308.27 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.11 : 533.76 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.11/533.76 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.11x = 533.76 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.11x = 164,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,539.53/387.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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