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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.62, 544.19 and 289.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.62, 544.19 and 289.79 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.62 : 544.19 = 289.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.62/544.19 = 289.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.62x = 544.19 × 289.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.62x = 157,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,696.65/394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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