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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.90, 534.74 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.90, 534.74 and 277.32 is: 382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.90 : 534.74 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.90/534.74 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.90x = 534.74 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.90x = 148,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,294.10/387.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.30

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