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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.85, 544.97 and 382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.85, 544.97 and 382.69 is: 528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.85 : 544.97 = 382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.85/544.97 = 382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.85x = 544.97 × 382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.85x = 208,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,552.66/394.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.18

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