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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 545.08 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 545.08 and 237.64 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 545.08 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/545.08 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 545.08 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 129,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,532.81/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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