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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.95, 544.95 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.95, 544.95 and 301.53 is: 416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.95 : 544.95 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.95/544.95 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.95x = 544.95 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.95x = 164,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,318.77/394.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.05

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