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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 536.12 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 536.12 and 276.68 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 536.12 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/536.12 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 536.12 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 148,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,332.41/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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