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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 544.77 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 544.77 and 284.50 is: 392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 544.77 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/544.77 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 544.77 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 154,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,987.07/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.00

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