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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 544.81 and 305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 544.81 and 305.93 is: 422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 544.81 = 305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/544.81 = 305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 544.81 × 305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 166,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,673.72/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.33

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