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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.21, 533.94 and 276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.21, 533.94 and 276.65 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.21 : 533.94 = 276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.21/533.94 = 276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.21x = 533.94 × 276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.21x = 147,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,711.83/387.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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