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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.90, 541.95 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.90, 541.95 and 276.26 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.90 : 541.95 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.90/541.95 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.90x = 541.95 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.90x = 149,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,719.11/392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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