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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391, 539.58 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391, 539.58 and 274.63 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391 : 539.58 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391/539.58 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391x = 539.58 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391x = 148,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,184.86/391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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