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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.39, 541.51 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.39, 541.51 and 272.78 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.39 : 541.51 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.39/541.51 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.39x = 541.51 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.39x = 147,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,709.71/392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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