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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 536.20 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 536.20 and 276.44 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 536.20 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/536.20 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 536.20 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 148,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,223.76/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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