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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.72, 544.66 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.72, 544.66 and 220.06 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.72 : 544.66 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.72/544.66 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.72x = 544.66 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.72x = 119,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,857.88/394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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