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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.80, 544.86 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.80, 544.86 and 284.28 is: 392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.80 : 544.86 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.80/544.86 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.80x = 544.86 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.80x = 154,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,892.80/394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.33

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