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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.08, 544.16 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.08, 544.16 and 289.75 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.08 : 544.16 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.08/544.16 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.08x = 544.16 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.08x = 157,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,670.36/394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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