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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 534.90 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 534.90 and 277.60 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 534.90 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/534.90 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 534.90 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 148,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,488.24/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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