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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.09, 544.65 and 276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.09, 544.65 and 276.69 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.09 : 544.65 = 276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.09/544.65 = 276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.09x = 544.65 × 276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.09x = 150,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,698.17/395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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