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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 541.80 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 541.80 and 276.12 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 541.80 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/541.80 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 541.80 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 149,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,601.82/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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