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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.42, 544.53 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.42, 544.53 and 289.42 is: 399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.42 : 544.53 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.42/544.53 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.42x = 544.53 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.42x = 157,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,597.87/394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.57

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