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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.85, 545.06 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.85, 545.06 and 301.97 is: 416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.85 : 545.06 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.85/545.06 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.85x = 545.06 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.85x = 164,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,593.89/394.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.85

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