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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.40, 544.39 and 356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.40, 544.39 and 356.83 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.40 : 544.39 = 356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.40/544.39 = 356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.40x = 544.39 × 356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.40x = 194,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,252.43/394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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