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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.44, 547.25 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.44, 547.25 and 278.43 is: 384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.44 : 547.25 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.44/547.25 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.44x = 547.25 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.44x = 152,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,369.43/396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.35

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