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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 545.04 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 545.04 and 289.86 is: 400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 545.04 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/545.04 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 545.04 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 157,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,985.29/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.21

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