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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.67, 544.47 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.67, 544.47 and 276.66 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.67 : 544.47 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.67/544.47 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.67x = 544.47 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.67x = 150,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,632.03/394.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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