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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.26, 543.84 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.26, 543.84 and 283.98 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.26 : 543.84 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.26/543.84 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.26x = 543.84 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.26x = 154,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,439.68/394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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