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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.52, 544.64 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.52, 544.64 and 305.80 is: 422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.52 : 544.64 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.52/544.64 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.52x = 544.64 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.52x = 166,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,550.91/394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.16

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