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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 544.02 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 544.02 and 278.04 is: 383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 544.02 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/544.02 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 544.02 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 151,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,259.32/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.60

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