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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.02, 544.08 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.02, 544.08 and 283.68 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.02 : 544.08 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.02/544.08 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.02x = 544.08 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.02x = 154,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,344.61/394.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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