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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 544.14 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 544.14 and 278.40 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 544.14 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/544.14 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 544.14 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 151,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,488.58/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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