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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.61, 544.73 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.61, 544.73 and 301.66 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.61 : 544.73 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.61/544.73 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.61x = 544.73 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.61x = 164,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,320.38/394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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