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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.30, 544.22 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.30, 544.22 and 276.25 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.30 : 544.22 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.30/544.22 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.30x = 544.22 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.30x = 150,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,340.78/394.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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