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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.13, 544.37 and 284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.13, 544.37 and 284.41 is: 391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.13 : 544.37 = 284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.13/544.37 = 284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.13x = 544.37 × 284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.13x = 154,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,821.49/395.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.82

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