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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.86, 534.60 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.86, 534.60 and 376.25 is: 518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.86 : 534.60 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.86/534.60 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.86x = 534.60 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.86x = 201,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,140.58/387.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.60

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