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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.80, 540.66 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.80, 540.66 and 276.16 is: 380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.80 : 540.66 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.80/540.66 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.80x = 540.66 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.80x = 149,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,308.67/392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.11

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