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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 544.73 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 544.73 and 278.64 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 544.73 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/544.73 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 544.73 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 151,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,782.17/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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