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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 541.76 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 541.76 and 274.36 is: 378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 541.76 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/541.76 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 541.76 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 148,637.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,637.27/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.79

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