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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 541.79 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 541.79 and 274.47 is: 378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 541.79 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/541.79 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 541.79 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 148,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,703.73/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.87

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