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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.28, 543.86 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.28, 543.86 and 283.58 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.28 : 543.86 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.28/543.86 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.28x = 543.86 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.28x = 154,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,227.82/394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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