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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.08, 543.30 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.08, 543.30 and 275.90 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.08 : 543.30 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.08/543.30 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.08x = 543.30 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.08x = 149,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,896.47/394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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