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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.15, 543.39 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.15, 543.39 and 275.96 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.15 : 543.39 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.15/543.39 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.15x = 543.39 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.15x = 149,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,953.90/394.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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