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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.09, 540.78 and 274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.09, 540.78 and 274.03 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.09 : 540.78 = 274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.09/540.78 = 274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.09x = 540.78 × 274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.09x = 148,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,189.94/392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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