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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.41, 534.38 and 276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.41, 534.38 and 276.69 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.41 : 534.38 = 276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.41/534.38 = 276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.41x = 534.38 × 276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.41x = 147,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,856.77/387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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