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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 544.90 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 544.90 and 277.35 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 544.90 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/544.90 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 544.90 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 151,128.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,128.02/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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