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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.71, 544.44 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.71, 544.44 and 290.04 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.71 : 544.44 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.71/544.44 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.71x = 544.44 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.71x = 157,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,909.38/394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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