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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.09, 544.78 and 384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.09, 544.78 and 384.55 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.09 : 544.78 = 384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.09/544.78 = 384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.09x = 544.78 × 384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.09x = 209,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,492.10/396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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