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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 542.20 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 542.20 and 274.76 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 542.20 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/542.20 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 542.20 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 148,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,974.87/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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