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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.20, 534 and 276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.20, 534 and 276.74 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.20 : 534 = 276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.20/534 = 276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.20x = 534 × 276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.20x = 147,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,779.16/387.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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