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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.30, 543.19 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.30, 543.19 and 276.05 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.30 : 543.19 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.30/543.19 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.30x = 543.19 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.30x = 149,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,947.60/394.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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