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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 544.82 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 544.82 and 220.12 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 544.82 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/544.82 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 544.82 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 119,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,925.78/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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