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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 543.88 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 543.88 and 276.32 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 543.88 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/543.88 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 543.88 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 150,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,284.92/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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