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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.48, 533.72 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.48, 533.72 and 276.76 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.48 : 533.72 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.48/533.72 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.48x = 533.72 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.48x = 147,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,712.35/387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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