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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.59, 544.37 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.59, 544.37 and 237.18 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.59 : 544.37 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.59/544.37 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.59x = 544.37 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.59x = 129,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,112.49/394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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