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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.59, 544.72 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.59, 544.72 and 305.87 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.59 : 544.72 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.59/544.72 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.59x = 544.72 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.59x = 166,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,613.51/394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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