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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.51, 534.92 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.51, 534.92 and 271.14 is: 374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.51 : 534.92 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.51/534.92 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.51x = 534.92 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.51x = 145,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,036.85/387.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.28

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