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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 544.86 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 544.86 and 284.49 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 544.86 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/544.86 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 544.86 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 155,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,007.22/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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