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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.59, 540.23 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.59, 540.23 and 275.31 is: 379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.59 : 540.23 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.59/540.23 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.59x = 540.23 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.59x = 148,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,729.34/391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.81

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