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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.18, 533.69 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.18, 533.69 and 276.51 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.18 : 533.69 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.18/533.69 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.18x = 533.69 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.18x = 147,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,572.28/387.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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