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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.12, 544.08 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.12, 544.08 and 277.48 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.12 : 544.08 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.12/544.08 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.12x = 544.08 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.12x = 150,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,971.32/394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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