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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 544.94 and 277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 544.94 and 277.09 is: 382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 544.94 = 277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/544.94 = 277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 544.94 × 277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 150,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,994.70/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.00

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