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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 545.09 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 545.09 and 237.64 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 545.09 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/545.09 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 545.09 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 129,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,535.19/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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