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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 542.10 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 542.10 and 276.57 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 542.10 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/542.10 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 542.10 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 149,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,928.60/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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