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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.38, 544.23 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.38, 544.23 and 278.10 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.38 : 544.23 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.38/544.23 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.38x = 544.23 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.38x = 151,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,350.36/394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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