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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.78, 544.55 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.78, 544.55 and 284.08 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.78 : 544.55 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.78/544.55 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.78x = 544.55 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.78x = 154,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,695.76/394.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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