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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.51, 544.63 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.51, 544.63 and 276.84 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.51 : 544.63 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.51/544.63 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.51x = 544.63 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.51x = 150,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,775.37/394.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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