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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.85, 544.68 and 268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.85, 544.68 and 268.78 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.85 : 544.68 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.85/544.68 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.85x = 544.68 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.85x = 146,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,398.74/394.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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