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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.20, 544.23 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.20, 544.23 and 284.04 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.20 : 544.23 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.20/544.23 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.20x = 544.23 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.20x = 154,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,583.09/394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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