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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 541.65 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 541.65 and 276.27 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 541.65 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/541.65 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 541.65 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 149,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,638.94/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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