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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.59, 543.85 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.59, 543.85 and 289.65 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.59 : 543.85 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.59/543.85 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.59x = 543.85 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.59x = 157,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,526.15/394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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