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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 541.65 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 541.65 and 274.49 is: 378.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 541.65 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/541.65 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 541.65 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 148,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,676.70/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.86

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