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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.23, 543.56 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.23, 543.56 and 277.59 is: 382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.23 : 543.56 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.23/543.56 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.23x = 543.56 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.23x = 150,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,885.43/394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.73

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