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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.73, 544.44 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.73, 544.44 and 276.73 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.73 : 544.44 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.73/544.44 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.73x = 544.44 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.73x = 150,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,661.52/394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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