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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 545.04 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 545.04 and 278.32 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 545.04 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/545.04 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 545.04 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 151,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,695.53/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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