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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.86, 534.44 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.86, 534.44 and 271.22 is: 373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.86 : 534.44 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.86/534.44 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.86x = 534.44 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.86x = 144,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,950.82/387.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.72

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