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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.78, 534.76 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.78, 534.76 and 382.71 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.78 : 534.76 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.78/534.76 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.78x = 534.76 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.78x = 204,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,658.00/387.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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