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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 542.22 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 542.22 and 274.74 is: 379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 542.22 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/542.22 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 542.22 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 148,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,969.52/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.17

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