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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.88, 544.08 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.88, 544.08 and 284 is: 391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.88 : 544.08 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.88/544.08 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.88x = 544.08 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.88x = 154,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,518.72/394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.31

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