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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 541.63 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 541.63 and 274.54 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 541.63 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/541.63 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 541.63 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 148,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,695.02/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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