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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 544.25 and 284.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 544.25 and 284.21 is: 391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 544.25 = 284.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/544.25 = 284.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 544.25 × 284.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 154,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,678.57/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.67

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