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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.68, 534.24 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.68, 534.24 and 271.04 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.68 : 534.24 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.68/534.24 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.68x = 534.24 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.68x = 144,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,797.74/387.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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