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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 544.60 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 544.60 and 270.44 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 544.60 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/544.60 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 544.60 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 147,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,281.62/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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