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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.62, 544.23 and 278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.62, 544.23 and 278.70 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.62 : 544.23 = 278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.62/544.23 = 278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.62x = 544.23 × 278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.62x = 151,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,676.90/394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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