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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.90, 544.76 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.90, 544.76 and 268.75 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.90 : 544.76 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.90/544.76 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.90x = 544.76 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.90x = 146,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,404.25/394.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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