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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 544.73 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 544.73 and 284.55 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 544.73 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/544.73 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 544.73 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 154,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,999.46/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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