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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.34, 534.11 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.34, 534.11 and 276.77 is: 381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.34 : 534.11 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.34/534.11 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.34x = 534.11 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.34x = 147,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,825.62/387.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.65

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