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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.12, 544.26 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.12, 544.26 and 364.96 is: 503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.12 : 544.26 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.12/544.26 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.12x = 544.26 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.12x = 198,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,633.13/394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.99

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