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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 544.64 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 544.64 and 220.01 is: 303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 544.64 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/544.64 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 544.64 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 119,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,826.25/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.63

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