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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 543.72 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394, 543.72 and 219.39 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 543.72 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/543.72 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 543.72 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 119,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,286.73/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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