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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.68, 544.44 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.68, 544.44 and 366.88 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.68 : 544.44 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.68/544.44 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.68x = 544.44 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.68x = 199,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,744.15/394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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