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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.67, 544.83 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.67, 544.83 and 296.46 is: 409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.67 : 544.83 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.67/544.83 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.67x = 544.83 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.67x = 161,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,519.19/394.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.25

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