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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.74, 545.40 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.74, 545.40 and 278.64 is: 384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.74 : 545.40 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.74/545.40 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.74x = 545.40 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.74x = 151,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,970.26/394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.99

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