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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.83, 544.78 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.83, 544.78 and 301.68 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.83 : 544.78 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.83/544.78 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.83x = 544.78 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.83x = 164,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,349.23/394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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