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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.59, 535.01 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.59, 535.01 and 277.38 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.59 : 535.01 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.59/535.01 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.59x = 535.01 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.59x = 148,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,399.69/387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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