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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.55, 544.59 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.55, 544.59 and 276.56 is: 381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.55 : 544.59 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.55/544.59 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.55x = 544.59 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.55x = 150,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,610.63/394.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.73

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