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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.68, 544.84 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.68, 544.84 and 270.66 is: 373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.68 : 544.84 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.68/544.84 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.68x = 544.84 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.68x = 147,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,466.39/394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.64

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