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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.56, 544.32 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.56, 544.32 and 283.76 is: 391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.56 : 544.32 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.56/544.32 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.56x = 544.32 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.56x = 154,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,456.24/394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.46

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