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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.74, 544.52 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.74, 544.52 and 270.33 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.74 : 544.52 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.74/544.52 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.74x = 544.52 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.74x = 147,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,198.74/394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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