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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 543.76 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394, 543.76 and 238.72 is: 329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 543.76 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/543.76 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 543.76 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 129,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,806.39/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.46

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