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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.52, 543.86 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.52, 543.86 and 276.12 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.52 : 543.86 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.52/543.86 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.52x = 543.86 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.52x = 150,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,171.30/394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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