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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 541.91 and 279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 541.91 and 279.26 is: 385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 541.91 = 279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/541.91 = 279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 541.91 × 279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 151,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,329.68/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.42

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