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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.55, 541.95 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.55, 541.95 and 274.72 is: 379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.55 : 541.95 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.55/541.95 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.55x = 541.95 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.55x = 148,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,884.50/392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.28

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