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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.36, 534.66 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.36, 534.66 and 277.02 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.36 : 534.66 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.36/534.66 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.36x = 534.66 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.36x = 148,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,111.51/387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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