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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 544.50 and 284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 544.50 and 284.66 is: 392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 544.50 = 284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/544.50 = 284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 544.50 × 284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 154,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,997.37/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.02

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