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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.78, 541.33 and 274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.78, 541.33 and 274.37 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.78 : 541.33 = 274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.78/541.33 = 274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.78x = 541.33 × 274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.78x = 148,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,521.32/392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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