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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.58, 540.69 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.58, 540.69 and 275.48 is: 380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.58 : 540.69 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.58/540.69 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.58x = 540.69 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.58x = 148,949.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,949.28/391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.38

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