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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.75, 544.04 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.75, 544.04 and 276.17 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.75 : 544.04 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.75/544.04 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.75x = 544.04 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.75x = 150,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,243.43/393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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