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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 544.37 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 544.37 and 278.01 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 544.37 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/544.37 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 544.37 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 151,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,338.91/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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