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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.52, 543.96 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.52, 543.96 and 270.24 is: 372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.52 : 543.96 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.52/543.96 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.52x = 543.96 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.52x = 146,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,999.75/394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.61

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