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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.71, 544.71 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.71, 544.71 and 220.08 is: 303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.71 : 544.71 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.71/544.71 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.71x = 544.71 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.71x = 119,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,879.78/394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.72

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