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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.38, 544.43 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.38, 544.43 and 289.48 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.38 : 544.43 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.38/544.43 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.38x = 544.43 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.38x = 157,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,600.24/394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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