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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.86, 544.98 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.86, 544.98 and 301.47 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.86 : 544.98 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.86/544.98 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.86x = 544.98 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.86x = 164,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,295.12/394.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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