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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.73, 535.20 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.73, 535.20 and 277.27 is: 382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.73 : 535.20 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.73/535.20 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.73x = 535.20 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.73x = 148,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,394.90/387.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.73

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