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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 535.82 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 535.82 and 277.76 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 535.82 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/535.82 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 535.82 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 148,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,829.36/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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