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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.11, 544.31 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.11, 544.31 and 269.55 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.11 : 544.31 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.11/544.31 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.11x = 544.31 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.11x = 146,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,717.41/394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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